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Storm Eunice in pictures: Harrow battered by strong wind and rain

One of the worst storms in decades hit Harrow today with businesses, roads and livelihoods affected.

Damage caused by Storm Eunice across the borough today meant for chaotic scenes in Harrow.

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Uxbridge Road, Stanmore. Credit: Joe Millbery

Road closures were reported in Stanmore, Kenton, Wealdstone, Northolt and Ruislip.

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A flat roof in Wealdstone blown off into the road. Credit: Grant Czarnik

A rare red weather warning was issued for London meaning a potential ‘danger to life’ caused by the storm.

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Wood Lane, Stanmore. Credit: Canons Police.

Pictures and footage sent into Harrow Online, most of which were posted on the Harrow Online Public Group, showed roofs blown off, trees fallen and cars damaged by the storm.

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Queens Terrace, Harrow Weald.
Storm Eunice in pictures: Harrow battered by strong wind and rain Harrow Online
Uxbridge Road, Stanmore. Credit: Adam Goldstein
Storm Eunice in pictures: Harrow battered by strong wind and rain Harrow Online
Just at the junction of Grove Hill Road and Station Road. Nobody hurt thankfully. Credit: Kathryn

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Wealdstone High Street closed off by police.
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The Heights, Harrow. Credit: Tai Debona

London Fire Brigade issue a major incident warning due to the sheer volume of 999 calls. They tweeted: Like our partners, we are asking Londoners to stay inside if possible and only travel if you really need to. If you do have to travel, check your journey with @nationalrailenq or @TfL before you leave home. If you have to go outside, don’t shelter under trees.

London Fire Brigade also tweeted: “Control has taken a number of unhelpful calls, including to a trampoline which was blowing around in a garden. Please listen to our advice and only call 999 if there is an emergency or if there’s an immediate risk to life so crews can respond to people who really need our help.”

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The Ridgeway, Credit: Viren Trivedi

Wealdstone High St was cordoned off by police after a roof had blown onto the street from one of the houses next to the shops.

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Large trampoline spotted in Headstone Lane. Credit: Lisa Harvey
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Tree collapses in Harrow Weald Park

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